All Flashcards
How can reduced meat consumption help protect the environment?
Lowers greenhouse gas emissions, conserves water, and reduces antibiotic use.
How can rotational grazing improve pasture sustainability?
Allows vegetation to recover, preventing overgrazing and soil erosion.
How can improved waste management in CAFOs reduce pollution?
Proper treatment and disposal of waste can minimize water and air contamination.
How can plant-based alternatives promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on resource-intensive meat production.
What are the consequences of overgrazing?
Soil erosion, desertification, and habitat loss.
How does overuse of antibiotics in livestock affect humans?
Can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing a threat to human health.
What is the effect of livestock on greenhouse gas emissions?
Livestock contribute significantly to methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.
How does increased meat consumption impact water use?
Meat production requires large amounts of water, leading to water scarcity.
What is the relationship between deforestation and meat production?
Land is often cleared for grazing or growing feed crops, contributing to deforestation.
What is the effect of concentrated animal waste on water quality?
Animal waste can contaminate water sources with pathogens and excess nutrients.
What is a CAFO?
Industrial facility housing large numbers of animals in confined spaces.
Define free-range farming.
Animals roam freely and graze in open pastures, focusing on animal welfare.
What is overgrazing?
Animals consume vegetation faster than it can regrow.
Define desertification.
The process by which fertile land turns into desert.